Galion City Schools to hold parent-teacher conferences

The Galion City Schools will hold fall parent-teacher conferences Nov. 3 and Nov. 5. As a result, students in grades preschool through 12 will be released from classes early Nov. 5. Middle and High School students will be released at 11 a.m., while Primary and Intermediate School students will be released at noon. Students will be released at the normal One Hour Early Release Wednesday time on Nov. 4. Lunches will not be served to students on Nov. 5, and there is no school for students Nov. 6.

Conferences for students in grades 6 through 12 will be scheduled every 15 minutes and parents aren’t required to come, but their presence is highly encouraged. The Middle School and High School will follow the conference schedule below:

Nov. 3

3-7 p.m. – Parent-Teacher Conferences

Nov. 5

noon-7 p.m. – Parent-Teacher Conferences

The Primary School and Intermediate School will follow the conference schedule below. Meetings will run every 15 to 20 minutes. Teachers will share the progress of the students, things they’ve been doing in the classroom as well as tips on how to support the student at home. Parents are encouraged to bring questions they may have regarding their child’s education.

Nov. 3

4-8 p.m. – Parent-Teacher Conferences

Nov. 5

1-8 p.m. – Parent-Teacher Conferences

“Conferences give parents a fantastic opportunity to communicate with the teacher about their child’s progress,” Superintendent James Grubbs said, “as well as what can be done at home to help their child be successful in the classroom.”

Primary and Intermediate School parents wishing to participate are required to set up meeting times with their child’s teachers. A confirmation letter was sent home with students. Those with questions should call the Primary School office at (419) 468-4010 or the Intermediate School office at (419) 468-3676.

Middle School and High School parents interested in scheduling a meeting can do so by calling the high school office at (419) 468-6500 ext. 12008 or the middle school office at (419) 468-3134.